Reasons For

10 Reasons For

A lot bigger digital zoom
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The Canon PowerShot S120 has a digital zoom of 4x, whereas the Fujifilm XP90 is only a 2x digital zoom digital camera (2x smaller).
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The digital zoom of a camera is a measure of how much the camera can zoom in by cropping the image received by the camera's sensor. A digital zoom is not as good as an optical zoom as it will result in a reduction in image quality the further you zoom in. This is because fewer of the camera's pixels are being used to capture the image.

A digital zoom allows you to enlarge the subject but this can result in the image becoming blurry. A digital zoom can be used if an optical zoom is not available.

The number of shots per battery charge is the number of photos that the camera will typically take on a single charge of the battery.

More shots per battery charge means you will have to recharge the battery less frequently and reduces the need to carry a second back up battery.

User reviews are appreciably better

Based on 183 user reviews, the Canon PowerShot S120 has an average review score of 87%, whereas the Fujifilm XP90 has an average rating of 76% (based on 11 reviews).

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4.3MP higher megapixel count
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The Fujifilm XP90 has a megapixel count of 16.4MP, however the Canon PowerShot S120 is only a 12.1MP digital camera (4.3MP lower).
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The resolution of the images a digital camera produces is measured in megapixels (MP). One megapixel is equal to 1 million pixels and is a result of the pixel width multiplied by the pixel height of the image. While a higher image resolution generally results in sharper images, only a relatively low megapixel count is required when printing the image at a small size or to display it on a computer screen.

A sensor with more megapixels will be able to capture more detailed photos and the image will appear sharper. Images with more megapixels can also be printed at a larger size.

2.3 smaller maximum aperture
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The Fujifilm XP90 has a maximum aperture of 8, however the Canon PowerShot S120 is only a 5.7 maximum aperture digital camera (2.3 bigger).

The Fujifilm XP90 is a 186g digital camera. That's 31g lighter than the Canon PowerShot S120 (186g).
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The camera's weight will depend on the type and size of camera. Compact cameras are usually the lightest while digital SLRs will be heavier. Also consider the number and weight of lenses to take when using a SLR.

The lower the camera weight, the easier it will be to carry around and it will also reduce your hand luggage weight when flying.

The more retailers stock this digital camera, the greater competition amongst retailers to keep prices low.

Reasons Against

7 Reasons Against

4.3MP lower megapixel count
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The Canon PowerShot S120 has a megapixel count of 12.1MP, but the Fujifilm XP90 is a 16.4MP digital camera (4.3MP higher).
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The resolution of the images a digital camera produces is measured in megapixels (MP). One megapixel is equal to 1 million pixels and is a result of the pixel width multiplied by the pixel height of the image. While a higher image resolution generally results in sharper images, only a relatively low megapixel count is required when printing the image at a small size or to display it on a computer screen.

A sensor with more megapixels will be able to capture more detailed photos and the image will appear sharper. Images with more megapixels can also be printed at a larger size.

2.3 bigger maximum aperture
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The Canon PowerShot S120 has a maximum aperture of 5.7, but the Fujifilm XP90 is an 8 maximum aperture digital camera (2.3 smaller).

The Canon PowerShot S120 is a 217g digital camera. That's 31g heavier than the Fujifilm XP90 (186g).
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The camera's weight will depend on the type and size of camera. Compact cameras are usually the lightest while digital SLRs will be heavier. Also consider the number and weight of lenses to take when using a SLR.

The lower the camera weight, the easier it will be to carry around and it will also reduce your hand luggage weight when flying.

£52 more expensive

The Canon PowerShot S120 is more expensive than the Fujifilm XP90 by £52.

The smaller the number of retailers that stock this digital camera, the lower the competition amongst retailers to keep prices low.

Over one year older

The Canon PowerShot S120 is older than the Fujifilm XP90 by 23 months.

10 Reasons Against

Smaller digital zoom
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The Fujifilm XP90 has a digital zoom of 2x, but the Canon PowerShot S120 is a 4x digital zoom digital camera (2x bigger).
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The digital zoom of a camera is a measure of how much the camera can zoom in by cropping the image received by the camera's sensor. A digital zoom is not as good as an optical zoom as it will result in a reduction in image quality the further you zoom in. This is because fewer of the camera's pixels are being used to capture the image.

A digital zoom allows you to enlarge the subject but this can result in the image becoming blurry. A digital zoom can be used if an optical zoom is not available.

Longer minimum focal length
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The Fujifilm XP90 has a minimum focal length of 28mm, but the Canon PowerShot S120 is a 24mm minimum focal length digital camera (4mm shorter).

10x smaller combined zoom
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The Fujifilm XP90 has a combined zoom of 10x, whereas the Canon PowerShot S120 is a 20x combined zoom digital camera (10x bigger).

Lower maximum ISO speed
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The Fujifilm XP90 has a maximum ISO speed of 6,400, but the Canon PowerShot S120 is a 12,800 maximum ISO speed digital camera (6,400 higher).